While the two teams didn't let go of each other in the first quarter, it was once again the Magic bench that made the difference for Orlando. The power of Moritz Wagner and Jonathan Isaac hurt the Pistons substitutes, and the visitors therefore made the first gap of the match in the second quarter.
On a quarterback pass from Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero brings his team's lead to +10 (65-55) at halftime, even if he misses the free throw. A problem that will repeat itself…
Because the Pistons return after returning from the locker room, in the wake of Cade Cunningham and Simone Fontecchio. They even take the advantage, even if it is Orlando who is in the lead (90-85) before the final straight.
The last quarter therefore promises to be tense, but Evan Fournier this time allows Detroit to hold out while the substitutes pass onto the field. Enough to then allow Cade Cunningham to bring his team closer, and even to equalize strongly at the circle, after two missed free throws from Paolo Banchero (109-109).
The All-Star has things to make up for, at 4/16 shooting and after his two missed decisive shots. He therefore takes the ball and plays one-on-one against Jalen Duren. And while he seems to mess up his dribbling and place himself in a very complicated area of the pitch, he manages to get the shot, with the foul as a bonus! This time, he makes the free throw and Cade Cunningham has to throw a prayer from his camp… which still hits the circle.
Final victory for Orlando (112-109), which pushes Detroit and returns to the Top 6 of the Eastern Conference with this success.
WHAT YOU MUST REMEMBER
– Paolo Banchero did the right thing. Clumsy throughout the match, the strong winger had also missed two decisive free throws. But he managed the 2+1 action he needed to kill the match. “That’s what great players do” will sum up Jalen Suggs. “That’s why he’s an All-Star.” »
– The good contribution of Evan Fournier. With his 13 points coming off the bench, 5/7 shooting including 2/3 from distance, the Frenchman brought a very useful offensive punch to the Pistons, especially in the fourth quarter.
– The Orlando bench, the team’s superpower. With a clumsy Paolo Banchoro and a discreet Franz Wagner, it was again the Orlando bench which caused the biggest sparks. Cole Anthony, Moritz Wagner and Jonathan Isaac hurt the Pistons. For Jalen Suggs, the bench is even “the superpower” of the team.
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
